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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1912

Page

6

Police Chief Holds the Fort Amid Turbulence in Columbus

In Columbus Ohio Chief Thomas ONeill fortifies his office behind burglar locks as Mayor Karb deposes Charles Carter and appoints ONeill. Carter sues to restrain violence. Judge Dillon to hear injunction Monday. Carter’s attorney vows action if ruling favors his client.

Columbus Thomas O'Neill George Karb Charles ®. Carter O'Neill Karb Carter Civil Service Board Dillon Poice O'Neill F. B. Dillon Thomas H. Clark

Progressive fund contributions reach 15000 each in New York

New York observers report George W. Perkins and Frank A. Munsey lead a line of Progressive fund contributors with 15000 dollars each. Elon H. Hooker, treasurer, released July through September receipts totaling 53327 with expenditures 51682. Unpaid bills stand at 8561 and outstanding contracts at 55124.

New York George W. Perkins Frank A. Munsey National Progressive Fund Elon H. Hooker Progressive National Committee

Decies Christening Set at Stoke Poges Church

The baby born to Lord and Lady Decies nee Vivien Gould will be christened September 29 at Stoke Poges church four miles from Windsor. Godparents include the marchioness of Waterford the Hon Mrs Edward Lamb Mrs Anthony Drexel Jr Lord Melville and Howard Gould.

London Lord Lady Decies Vivien Gould Stoke Pogis Windsor Gray’s Waterford Edward Lamb Anthony Drexel, Jr Lord Melville Howard Gould

King of Norway Honors Minister in St Paul

St Paul Minnesota September 11 1930 Professor Hans G Stub of St Paul president of the synod of the Churches of America was decorated with the order of cross commander in the Order of St Olaf by the king of Norway in recognition of forty years service as a pastor and teacher in the Norwegian Lutheran church.

King of

Upper Mississippi Body Meets Opens Elevnth Convention

Burlington Iowa September 11 delegates from Iowa Missouri Illinois Wisconsin and Minnesota attend the elevnth annual convention of the Upper Mississippi Valley Improvement association. Former Congressman Thomas Kedgs of Nurl ington presides as chair.

Burlington Iowa Missouri Illinois Wisconsin Minnesota Thomas Kedgs Nurlington

U. S. Paper Drives Man Insane

In Sandusky Ohio Carl Heasenmeyer states in probate court that he went insane after reading the Congressional Record and other publications sent by Congressman Anderson for a year. A Londons dispatch reports the Italian fleet bombarding Scalaria near Smyrna in Asiatic Turkey.

U. S Sandusky Congressional Record Congressman Anderson Carl Heasenmeyer London England Eet Scalaria Smyrna Asiatic Turkey

Indian Commissioner Resigns to Handoff Post

Washington Sept 11 Robert G Valentine commissioner of Indiana or Indianaf resigns his post sending his letter to the department of the interior for action. The resignation becomes effective at the discretion of Secretary Fisher and is to take place in Hawaii where he is currently stationed.

Washington Robert G Valentine

Kansas City Worries Over Ice Shortage And Supply

Kansas City, Mo facing an ice famine as natural ice is nearly exhausted and artificial supply can only meet half the demand. City facilities warn residents to conserve and await further arrangements.

Kansas City

Preservation of Old Indian Type Through Sculptures

New York sculptor Frank Micka travels to Winnebago Nebraska Sioux Omaha Osage and Navajo communities to create busts and masks for the United States National Museum in Washington over about a year. He notes Indians resist posing due to fear of death and reports widespread disease among children. he predicts the Indian race may soon vanish as traditional traits fade under civilization.

Frank Micka New York United States National Museum Washington Micka Winnebago Neb South Dakota Oklahoma New Mexico Arizona Mr. Micka

White a Peril to Children

A London doctor urges parents to ban white from nurseries arguing it irritates babies and can harm eyesight. He recommends bright colors like green blue or yellow for clothes toys cots and ceilings to reduce peevishness and discomfort in children.

London Alps

Geologist explains Culebra slides do not threaten Panama Canal

Donald F. MacDonald, geologist to the Isthmian Canal Commission, notes that the massive Culebra cut slides did not jeopardize the canal project. He says once slopes are reduced to proper angles varying by rock strength, the slide problem will be solved, though excavation and costs rise.

Donald F. Mac Donald Isthmian Canal Commission Culebra Cut Culebra MacDonald Obispo Empire Isthmus Pacific McDonald

Types of slides in Culebra Cut and stabilization efforts

The article outlines four slide types affecting Culebra cut: structural breaks, normal gravity slides, fault zone slides, and weathering erosion. It explains crack development, canalward tilting, block failure, and how excavation, terracing, and slope adjustment aim to reduce unbalanced pressure and prevent further deformation.

Culebra Cut Culebra

Telephoned Baby to Sleep in Social Circles

In Steubenville Ohio Mrs. Harry G. Zanier answered a crying baby by phone during an afternoon party. A nurse phoned that the infant could not be quieted and Zanier spoke softly into the transmitter. The baby, placed near the phone in a basket, was lulled to sleep and the party continued.

Steubenville Harry G. Zanier

Hat styles for spring 1918 show subtle shifts

The forecast indicates no major change in men's hat styles for spring 1918. A strong chance exists that rough finishes in soft hats will decline while traditional black derbies dominate. Gray and slate shades appear favored in soft hats, with blacks maintaining steady demand.

The Difference in Reactions to a Slip

A humorous contrast from The Tatler notes a man glances back after slipping on orange peel while a woman surveys the room to see if anyone noticed. The quip highlights gendered reactions in a social moment.

the Tatler

Camping in the Rockies for a memorable autumn vacation

J F Kunath, ticket agent for the Burlington Route, invites autumn travelers to plan Rocky Mountain camping trips. He emphasizes dependable climate, excellent rail access, good roads, fishing, scenery, and tonic atmosphere. Outfits can be rented or bought in major towns with guidance via Colorado and Utah guides.

Finger Prints Adopted by German Banks on Checks

German banks reportedly begin using fingerprint identification on checks as a security mark. The practice is already in use in the United States.

United States

Time Tables Arrivals and Descriptions for East and West Lines

Train schedule excerpt lists eastbound and westbound arrivals and departures with numbers 12 22 4 50 2 30 88 49 21 11 3 29 89 420 82 81 429. Washington Branch notes local passenger and freight times. Agents H W Russell and F L Broadgate sign off duties.

AL A P Lim Washington H. W. Russel Co. M Chicago Mass Milwaukee Mdse Lo West Essssacess F. L. Broadgate

Train schedule fragment with train numbers and times

A fragmented timetable lists trains No 8 9 9 37 am No 91 10 15 am No 9 6 05 pm No 10 9 37 am No 92 10 30 am No 4 6 40 pm Daily operation except Sunday signed J B Kunath ASEAN

J. B Kunath Asean

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Columbus Department Self Progressive Fund Perkins Munsey Moose Gray Panama Canal Remey Gold Hill Baby John Shields U.S. Indian North Geo. Peck Masonic Rockies Tralin Denver Colo Rado Springs, Salt Lake Or Whatever Rado Utah Felder J. F. Kunath C. J. Wilson Co. C. Wilson Wilson & Wilson Lawyers Opposite Journal Office Charles A. Dewey Awyer Notary Public Allicce Over Washington Co. Savings Bank Washington Iowa Eicher & Livingston Edmund D. Morrison Morrison Bldg North Side Square J.J. Kellogg South Side Square W. M. Keeley Butterfield & Frame Special Collection Department Crail’s P. J. Hanley Klein Klo Ko Store Northwest Corner Square Harry H. Ross Casey Bros E. J. Perry West Washington Street Ray H. Dean Sherman Brother Fenton & Adams Chiropractors D. F. Macon Macon Austin Sutherland K. R Foley Bright Lemmon J.D. Dayton West Chester, Iowa Washington County Dru Gilsts J. N. Hill Homer Alpine Aerie No. 1948 B. G. Pox W. P R. C. Dubois Becy Valley Forge Camp Hall Moriarty Washington Lodge A. F A. M C. A. Dewey W. M J. W. Morton Cyrus H. C. Hull H. P. J. W. Morton Sec Bethlehem Commandery K. T Wyatt B. Marbourg C. BS J. Bw. Kunath Myrtle Bragg Vishing Fratere Frank Rogers Steet
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